in egypt have fired tear gas canisters today in alexandria as supporters and opponents of president mohammed morsi clashed a day before the final stage of voting on a controversial draft constitution. the two sides hurled stones at each other during a rally called by islamists who support the constitution. morsi's opponents have called for voting against the document. at least eight people died in clashes leading up to the first day of voting on december 15 when a 57% majority backed the constitution amid numerous complaints of violations at the polls. outcry is continuing in india over the gang rape and beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus. the woman was hospitalized and remains in critical condition after the attack sunday night. on wednesday, police used water cannons against protesters who condemned the violence. police icarus six men raped the woman and beat both her and a male friend with iron rods as they drove through the city, reportedly passing through several police checkpoints. both victims were stripped and dumped by the son of the road. police say five men have been arrest